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The John Riddell Murder Case: A Philo Vance Parody
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ISBN13: 9781025758626
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 372
Weight: 1.53
Height: 0.88 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The John Riddell Murder Case: A Philo Vance Parody is a sharp and sophisticated satirical take on the classic detective genre that defined the early 20th century. Written by the noted humorist Corey Ford under the pseudonym John Riddell, this work serves as both an entertaining mystery and a biting critique of the contemporary literary scene. The narrative centers on the iconic, erudite, and often pompous detective Philo Vance-a character made famous by S.S. Van Dine-as he navigates a series of absurd murders involving the most prominent literary figures of the 1920s and 30s.
Through a masterful blend of caricature and wit, the author skewers the rigid conventions of the Golden Age of Detective Fiction while poking fun at the vanities of the publishing world. The book captures the distinctive voice and affectations of Vance with precision, using them to subvert the expectations of the traditional whodunit. The John Riddell Murder Case: A Philo Vance Parody stands as a delightful cultural time capsule, offering a unique mix of intellectual humor and genre-bending storytelling. It is an essential read for enthusiasts of vintage mysteries, literary satire, and the history of American humor.
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